University of Florida Research Foundation, Incorporated

Xiao Jiang

Chang-Yu Wu

Zhonghui Hugh Fan

John Lednicky

Alexandros Demetrios Theodore

Maohua Pan

Nima Afshar Mohajer

Trevor Benson Tilly

An apparatus and method are provided for performing detection of microorganisms (e.g., viruses) with high sensitivity. The apparatus and method are well suited for point-of-care (POC) testing in resource-limited regions and are capable of being operated with very little manual intervention and without the need for lab equipment. A variety of viruses can be detected with high sensitivity, including, for example, coronaviruses, Zika virus and flu viruses.

Apparatus and method for performing microorganism detection

Described herein are bioaerosol detection systems and methods of use. In embodiments of bioaerosol detection systems and methods of use as described herein, systems and methods detect one or more coronaviruses and/or one or more influenza strains. In embodiments, coronaviruses according to systems and methods as described herein are SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In embodiments, influenza strains and/or particles according to the present disclosure are H1N1 influenza.

Bioaerosol detection systems and methods of use

Described herein are bioaerosol detection systems and methods of use.

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